Education Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Discharge Planning

About Texas Children's Hospital

Summary:

We are searching for an Education Coordinator for Discharge Planning -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure effective and efficient education and training of clinical staff at the practice level and to assist in the implementation of designated centralized components of the educational program. The educational program consists of: 1) centralized orientation, 2) annual competence assessment, 3) practice orientation and preceptor/buddy development, 4) required training, 5) ongoing staff development, 6) student affiliations, and 7) performance improvement.

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Responsibilities
•    Designs, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs for clinical and non-clinical staff
•    Instructs 4 CPR/BLS programs annually by collaborating with the department of clinical training and development
•    Identifies group of mentors/preceptors for clinical departments to assist with orientation of new employees and staff completion of required training programs
•    Coordinates the assignment of orientees to preceptors, serves as a resource for preceptors, and provides coaching and support to preceptors who are dealing with difficult orientee situations, as measured by preceptor feedback
•    Manages special projects and performance improvement initiatives for the department
•    Works closely with Quality and Outcomes Management to establish a proficient knowledge base of all regulatory agency standards and an expert knowledge base of key areas related to nursing and relevant standard changes as evidenced by attendance and participation organizational readiness committees
•    Provides nursing consultation and clinical expertise to individual clinics and ancillary departments to facilitate clinical operations and patient care
•    Documents and submits incidents including plan or follow-up to the director of nursing and clinic leadership within 24 hours of occurrence

Requirements
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
•    Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or associate’s degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement, or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining a RN license, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement, or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required
•    RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact required
•    BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
•    2 years clinical nursing experience required
•    Some leadership experience preferred
•    Discharge planning and case management experience highly preferred